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Image of the lovely
Vinca minor or
Common Periwikle or
Creeping Myrtle or
Flower-of-Death coming soon...
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Vinca minor
(Common Periwikle, Creeping Myrtle, Flower-of-Death) |
Family: Apocynaceae
Light: Shade
Height: 3-6"
Spread: 18"
Blooms:
Repeated blooms, bluish-lavender, in Spring
Foliage:
Evergreen
Soil: Well-drained drought tolerant when established
Water: Regular
Caution: Plant is poisonous - do not eat
Propagation:
Seeds (Sow directly outdoors in Fall), layering, softwood cuttings, rootball divisions
Uses: Groundcover, hanging basket, window boxes, under large
trees
Comments:
Vinca minor or
Common Periwikle or
Creeping Myrtle or
Flower-of-Death
is an attractive perennial groundcover with a rapid
trailing growth habit. This plant is popularly used by gardeners
as a substitute for grass as it can tolerate light foot traffic. Vinca minor
sets roots at nodes of stems at they creep forming a nice carpet. In Spring,
Common Periwikle
bears lovely bluish-lavender flowers which last through Fall.
Creeping Myrtle is easily propagated from seeds, cuttings or divisions
rootballs.
Flower-of-Death
is carefree and low maintenance and it is invasive.
Vinca minor propagates easily from seeds, cuttings
or rootball divisions. It thrives well in the shady
landscape. Mass plant
Common
Periwinkle as groundcover under tall trees for a lovely effect.
In cooler areas,
Creeping Myrtle is an annual and prefers
full sun while in warmer areas, it is a perennial and fare well
in the shade. Greater
Periwinkle tolerates drought when established however with
sufficient water it will have a more vigorous growth rate.
Vinca minor looks ideal an hanging baskets; grow
them in window boxes for added colors.
USDA Hardiness Zones : 4-8 |
